Swimming Upstream (2003)

"Against all odds, he found the strength to become a champion"

The pride of a nation. The heart of a champion. The true story of Tony Fingleton.

Awards

Awards Won:

Film Critics Circle Awards 2003

Actress (in a Supporting Role): Judy Davis

Screenplay (Adapted from another Source): Anthony Fingleton

Editing:  Marcus D’Arcy

Milli Awards 2003

Cinematographer of the year: Martin McGrath

Australian Cinematographer Society 2003

Cinematographer of the year: Martin McGrath

Awards Nominated For:

Australian Film Institute Awards 2002

Best Adapted Screenplay: Anthony Fingleton

Best Actress in a Lead Role: Judy Davis

Best Actor in a Leading Role: Geoffrey Rush

Best Production Design: Roger Ford

Best Costume Design: Angus Strathie

Film Critics Circle Awards 2003

Best Film: Howard Baldwin, Karen Baldwin, Andrew Mason, Paul Pompian

Director: Russell Mulcahy

Actor (in a Lead Role): Geoffrey Rush

Best Cinematography: Martin McGrath

IF Awards 2003

Best actor in a leading role:  Geoffrey Rush

Best Editor: Marcus D’Arcy

Best Actress: Judy Davis

Best Feature Film: Russell Mulcahy (director), Andrew Mason (producer), Howard Baldwin (producer), Karen Elise Baldwin (producer), Paul Pompian (producer)

Best Production Design: Roger Ford

Prism Awards 2005

Feature Film - Limited Release

Accessed from IMDB, Australian television information archive and Australian Cinematographers Society